Hello!
I am new to GuitarTricks, but just have a basic question. I am coming back to acoustic steel string guitar after many, many years. My question is I find I have more control picking strings with my fingers as opposed to a plastic pick. However, I was concerned that I might be getting off to a bad start by not feeling comfortable with a plastic pick and relying only on finger picking. Any thoughts? Thanks very much!
Hi Jayhoward2008,
If you learn exclusively with your fingers, it isn't entirely a bad thing. There are a lot of guitarists out there that play without a pick.
But you have to understand that if you play without a pick, it may be more difficult for you to perform certain techniques that are traditionally executed with a pick, like sweeping, for example.
It's always good to be versatile and I think if you learn how to play with both a pick and your fingers, you'll be in good shape to tackle anything.
thanks for your reply on this one - I am also struggling with the pick more than using my fingers - but I will persevere with both
thanks for your reply on this one - I am also struggling with the pick more than using my fingers - but I will persevere with both
I like more the sound of the guitar when finger picking.
When I use a plastic pick the strings resonate longer and some strings I am not playing vibrate adding noise.
Am I doing something wrong?
